The Limes Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the most recent inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutritional support, and how well the home applies its knowledge of each resident's needs. No specific findings about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food provision are included in the published report. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied overall at the time of the visit.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain is assessed through inspector observations of staff interactions, resident and family testimony, and evidence of respect for dignity, privacy, and independence. No specific quotes from residents or family members are included in the published text, and no direct observations of staff interactions are described. The Good rating indicates that inspectors found the standard of caring interactions to be satisfactory at the time of the June 2019 visit.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good. This domain covers whether the home offers meaningful activities, responds to individual preferences, supports independence, and plans appropriately for end of life. No specific information about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life planning is included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates no significant concerns were identified in this area at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good, having previously contributed to a Requires Improvement overall rating. The home is operated by Highlands Healthcare Limited, with a named registered manager (Mr Haresh Bhagwath Narain Dhunnoo) and a named nominated individual (Mr Shameem Bye Yatally). The improvement to Good in this domain suggests that governance, accountability, and management culture were assessed positively by inspectors. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or quality monitoring processes is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Limes specialises in caring for people with dementia alongside general residential care for older adults. They provide round-the-clock support for residents who need help with daily living. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of routine and familiarity for people living with memory conditions. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Limes Residential Care Home scores in the mid-to-upper range, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and an encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the inspection report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence across most themes, which limits how confidently these scores can be pushed higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Limes Residential Care Home, in North Finchley, is a small 26-bed residential home specialising in dementia and older adult care. At its most recent inspection in June 2019, it was rated Good across all five domains, an improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating. That upward trajectory is genuinely encouraging: it tells you the provider identified what was not working and fixed it. The home is run by Highlands Healthcare Limited, with a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. The main caution here is straightforward: the published inspection information is limited in detail, and the inspection itself took place in 2019. That is now over five years ago. A lot can change in a care home in five years, including management, staffing, and the profile of residents. A review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess the rating, which is reassuring but not the same as a fresh inspection. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to meet the current registered manager, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how the team supports people with dementia who become distressed. Those questions will tell you more than any rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How The Limes Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in a London residential setting
Limes Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Limes Residential Care Home provides care for older adults in London, with particular expertise in supporting people living with dementia. The home focuses on residential care for those over 65 who need daily support. Like many smaller care homes, they work to create a familiar environment where residents can feel settled.
Who they care for
The team at Limes specialises in caring for people with dementia alongside general residential care for older adults. They provide round-the-clock support for residents who need help with daily living.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of routine and familiarity for people living with memory conditions.
“If you're considering Limes for someone you care about, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Limes Residential Care Home scores in the mid-to-upper range, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and an encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the inspection report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence across most themes, which limits how confidently these scores can be pushed higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Limes Residential Care Home, in North Finchley, is a small 26-bed residential home specialising in dementia and older adult care. At its most recent inspection in June 2019, it was rated Good across all five domains, an improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating. That upward trajectory is genuinely encouraging: it tells you the provider identified what was not working and fixed it. The home is run by Highlands Healthcare Limited, with a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. The main caution here is straightforward: the published inspection information is limited in detail, and the inspection itself took place in 2019. That is now over five years ago. A lot can change in a care home in five years, including management, staffing, and the profile of residents. A review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess the rating, which is reassuring but not the same as a fresh inspection. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to meet the current registered manager, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how the team supports people with dementia who become distressed. Those questions will tell you more than any rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Limes Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Limes Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in a London residential setting
Limes Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Limes Residential Care Home provides care for older adults in London, with particular expertise in supporting people living with dementia. The home focuses on residential care for those over 65 who need daily support. Like many smaller care homes, they work to create a familiar environment where residents can feel settled.
Who they care for
The team at Limes specialises in caring for people with dementia alongside general residential care for older adults. They provide round-the-clock support for residents who need help with daily living.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of routine and familiarity for people living with memory conditions.
“If you're considering Limes for someone you care about, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
